Jonathan Ball is back with another trip through the movies, mixing film facts, recent releases and plenty of the silly humour that has become part of Silly Cinema Club.

This time, we take a break from Harry Potter and turn our attention to another much-loved franchise – Toy Story. Jonathan looks back at how the series evolved from the groundbreaking original in 1995 before catching up with Woody, Buzz and the gang in Toy Story 5.

There's more recent cinema to explore too, as Jonathan heads to Eternia for Masters of the Universe, joins some familiar yellow troublemakers for Minions & Monsters, and finishes with the wonderfully dark and chaotic Savage House.

Plus, we reveal the answers to the last Silly Cinema Club quiz before Jonathan sets four brand-new questions. Were you paying attention?

From talking toys and Minions to He-Man and dark comedy, it's another wonderfully varied visit to the movies with Jonathan.

Grab the popcorn and join the Silly Cinema Club! 🍿

Silly Cinema Club with Jonathan Ball – Episode 2

Jonathan Ball returns for another fun-filled trip through the world of cinema, with more film facts, favourite moments and plenty of light-hearted humour along the way.

This month, we head back to Hogwarts as our Harry Potter journey continues with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, exploring how the series became darker, bigger and even more magical in its second chapter.

We also take a look at the recent survival thriller Killer Whale, where a relaxing getaway turns into a fight for survival against one of the ocean's most powerful predators.

Jonathan then shares another of his favourite horror films, Annabelle Comes Home, discovering why opening a room full of cursed objects is never a good idea, before finishing the episode with another personal favourite, Five Nights at Freddy's, where an abandoned family restaurant and its animatronic mascots prove that the night shift can be far more dangerous than expected.

Along the way, Jonathan reveals the answers to the quiz from Episode 1 before setting four brand-new questions for listeners to test their film knowledge before the next episode.

Whether you enjoy magical adventures, survival thrillers, supernatural horror or video game adaptations, there's something for every film fan in another entertaining edition of Silly Cinema Club.

Welcome to the very first episode of The Silly Cinema Club with Jonathan Ball.

In this episode, Jonathan kicks things off with a look at one of the most popular film series of all time, starting with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. From its beginnings as a book to a global film franchise, we explore how it all started.

We then take a look ahead to an upcoming release, previewing the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and what we can expect from Mario’s next big adventure.

Next, we look back at Sonic the Hedgehog 2, a fast-paced and colourful sequel that builds on the success of the first film.

And to round things off, Jonathan shares one of his personal favourite films, Critters — a fun and chaotic 80s sci-fi creature feature that has become a cult classic.

Plus, there’s a short quiz at the end of the episode — with answers revealed next time.